Daijiworld Media Network - Aden
Aden, May 4: Yemen’s Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak has officially stepped down, citing constitutional limitations and persistent political obstructions that prevented him from enacting critical reforms. His resignation, submitted to the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), marks a significant shake-up in the embattled nation's fragile government.
In a resignation letter shared on social media platform X, Bin Mubarak stated, “I could not exercise my constitutional powers or make the decisions needed to reform government institutions.” He revealed that despite his efforts, structural barriers blocked attempts to reshuffle the Cabinet and pursue reform-driven governance.
“I have just met with the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, and resigned as Prime Minister,” he confirmed in his post.
While acknowledging the difficulties, the outgoing premier highlighted financial gains achieved under his leadership — including savings of over $133.5 million in electricity fuel costs over the past year.
His resignation comes at a time of deepening economic crisis and continuing conflict with Houthi forces. Tensions had reportedly been rising between Bin Mubarak and PLC Chairman Al-Alimi, with insiders suggesting the two had reached a political deadlock.
Adding to the pressure, 18 Cabinet Ministers signed a memorandum in April calling for Bin Mubarak’s removal, exposing sharp rifts within the internationally recognised government.
Widespread public frustration has also boiled over in recent days, as protests erupted in Aden and other government-held areas. Citizens have taken to the streets over deteriorating basic services, including chronic electricity outages and an economic collapse that has left millions in desperate conditions.
Bin Mubarak, who assumed office on February 5, 2024, previously served as Yemen’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States. His departure underscores the deep governance challenges plaguing Yemen’s leadership during a time of humanitarian crisis.
A senior government official, speaking anonymously, said the resignation was “a reflection of the government’s inability to respond to the country’s worsening crises due to internal divisions.”
Political analysts believe the move may prompt a broader Cabinet reshuffle, as the PLC seeks to restore public trust and regain control over a spiraling situation.
Yemen has been engulfed in civil war since 2014, when Houthi rebels took over the capital Sanaa, forcing the legitimate government to operate from Aden.